Cops locked down a Glasgow street for eight hours after a man died in a horror incident.

Officers were called to a serious crash on the city's South Street on Saturday evening.

The shocking collision involved a white Mercedes C43, a blue Vauxhall Corsa, a black Nissan Juke and several parked cars.

The Mercedes driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Nissan, a 40-year-old woman, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Cops investigated the circumstances of the crash before reopening the road at around 3.30am on Sunday. 

The force is calling on any witnesses to get in touch to help the investigation.

Sergeant Sean Dempsey, of the Road Policing Unit in Glasgow, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash. I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time who saw what happened, and has not already spoken with officers, to please contact us.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash and who may have dash-cam footage which could assist us to get in touch.

"Anyone with any information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 2941 of March 2."